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Malia

muh-LEE-uh

girl
American
Familiar
medium

Meaning

Bitter or wished-for child.

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 3
  • Popularity: Familiar
  • Baby-safe: Yes

History

The Hawaiian form of Mary; it gained massive international recognition through Malia Obama, daughter of Barack Obama.

Vibes

American
English
girl

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